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Chamberwise: Advanced Chambering
The North Country Chamber recently conducted its Annual Strategic Planning Retreat with two over-arching conclusions:
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Chamberwise: Transitions Remain the Key Theme of 2024
By Garry Douglas | Photo Supplied On November 7-8, the Board members and staff of the North Country Chamber will gather at the Saranac...
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Foreign Direct Investment: Still Our Success
“Doing Business With Us” North Country Chamber of Commerce event More than once in recent years, fDi Magazine has ranked Plattsburgh...
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CHAMBERWISE: As We Move Into Fall
By Garry Douglas As we head into fall, we are facing the anticipated effects of the planned closing of Nova Bus early in the new year,...
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INSIGHT: Pat Leary
Pat Leary’s journey from wild teenager to successful entrepreneur is a tale of grit, resilience, and an unwavering work ethic.
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CHAMBERWISE: Port of Excellence A Continuing Quest
By Garry Douglas In August 2005, ground was broken for what we termed the new “Port of Excellence” at Champlain, fully replacing the...
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CHAMBERWISE: Another Milestone in a Continuing Journey
By Garry Douglas March 19 was another milestone in the continuing growth and evolution of our North American Center of Excellence for...
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Chamberwise: Back on the Road
by Garry Douglas Nothing is more enjoyable to an old political staffer than walking the halls of our state and national capitols, running...
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Optimism is a Force Multiplier
By Garry Douglas President, North Country Chamber of Commerce Colin Powell used to describe optimism as a force multiplier. It is a...
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Chamberwise: Looking to the New Year
by Garry Douglas The North Country Chamber is already at work on the updated Strategic Priorities adopted in December for 2024: • THE TWO...
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The Art of “Chambering”
Chambers of Commerce have been around since the 1600’s and, given their history and importance, one would think they would have inspired...
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Bass Fishing Tournaments Make a Splash on Lake Champlain
By Alyssa Senecal | Photo by Pellerito The summer series of professional bass fishing tournaments held on picturesque Lake Champlain is...
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Supporting Our Region's Suppliers
By Joel Wood • Photos Supplied Following the unexpected announcement that Nova Bus would cease U.S. production by end of 2024, the North...
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ON THE PATHWAY FORWARD
by Garry Douglas The Power of Partnership is once again showing the pathway forward following the totally unexpected news that Nova Bus...
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HELPING WITH TRANSITIONS
By Garry Douglas | Photo by Jessica McCafferty The recent announcement by SterRx in Plattsburgh, coming on the heels of the recent Nova...
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Adirondack Coast Tourism: A Recap and Glimpse into 2024
By Kristy Kennedy In 2023, the Adirondack Coast experienced remarkable growth in tourism, benefitting from the easing of border...
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Sticking to the Vision Versus the Fads
by Garry Douglas The hardest challenge in economic development — especially for a rural region like ours — is sticking to a long-term...
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Lindsay Boulerice
"Motivated, Compassionate, Resourceful" LB House to Home Realty - Broker/Owner Hometown: Ellenburg, NY Age: 31 Education: Bachelor’s...
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Advocating for the North Country Economy
By Garry Douglas Years ago, we created the North Country Chamber of Commerce in the wake of the unexpected and unjustified closure of...
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GIVING REALITY TO THE POWER OF REGION
By Garry Douglas Understanding, cultivating and delivering the Power of Region has been at the core of our Chamber since the...
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